Poetry
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The Quiet Farmer Poet
Called the “poet laureate of America’s farmland,” Wendell Berry was one of the poets who inspired me to stop, look and listen in my own farmland. Continue reading
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Adrift
“Suddenly, it was clear that beauty and sadness coexist . . . .” Continue reading
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God’s Grandeur
“The world is charged with the grandeur of God” — the first line of “God’s Grandeur” by the poet Gerard Manley Hopkins Continue reading
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Summer Reading 2026
“When I look back, I am so impressed again with the life-giving power of literature.” — Maya Angelou Continue reading
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The Light of Peonies
Peonies can light up gardens as well as hearts. Continue reading
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Wonder and Grief
“Suddenly, it was clear that beauty and sadness coexist . . . .” Continue reading
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Living in the Changing Light
Experiencing the stillness of Advent in a room of one’s own. Continue reading
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The Loved Ones
Sometimes the wisdom of a simple 13-line poem provides the healing you need at the moment. Continue reading
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What Do You Care About?
To create your art — in its myriad manifestations — start with the question, “What do you care about?” Continue reading
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Glummer Summer
The summer of glum has descended. Continue reading
